Kenmore 240461300 Use & Care Manual page 13

ICEDISPENSERTIPS
• Icecubes stored toolongmaydevelop anoddflavor. E mpty the
ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is
in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated.
• Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever
the water supply is turned off.
If the dispensing paddle is pushed for more than 4 minutes, the dispenser motor may overload
and stop. The overload protector will reset automatically after 3 or 4 minutes,
• If a large quantity of ice is needed at one time, it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice container.
• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:
• Motor running
• Ice loosening from tray
• Ice dropping into ice container
• Running water
• Water valve opening or closing
Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned off for a long period of time, turn the water supply valve to the closed position.
30 not use the ice chuteas a handlewhen
removingor replacingtheice storagebin.
Surfaces there may be sharp,
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Do not put fingers up ice chute, Surfaces
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CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER
Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals, particularly
before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks.
1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF
position.
2. Remove ice container by lifting up and out. Empty and carefully
clean the container with mild detergent. Rinse with clear water. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Allow ice container to dry
completely before replacing in the freezer.
3. Remove ice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the
ice container.
4. Replace the ice container. Lower the wire signal arm on the ice
maker to the "down" or ON position and the ice maker will resume
production.
Auger-_/
IMPORTANT: When removing or replacing the ice bin. do not
rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally turned,
you must realign the auger by turning it in 90 ° turns until the ice bin
fits into place with the drive mechanism, For further instruction.
see the label on the ice bucket.
Remove and empty the ice storage bin if:
1 An extended power failure _one hour or longer) causes ice cubes n
the ice storage bin to melt and freeze together and am the
dispenser mechanism.
2. The ice dispenser is not used frequently. Ice cubes will freeze
together in the bin and jam the dispenser mechanism. Remove the
ice storage bin and shake to loosen the cubes.
NEVER Jse an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice
This could damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mecnanlsm.
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